Name: National SG Summit 2026
Start: 2026-10-08T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-11T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Get Ready for a Great DC Conference

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☐1. Raise Money

Six ways to raise money to pay for this conference.
How to save money at the conference.

☐2. Register

Complete the registration form and confirm with ASGA. Register early to save money. ASGA members save $100 per person. Not sure who’s attending? Enter “TBD” — you can update names later.

Conference registration tips
Sample excuse letter for professors (optional)
Sample delegate contract (optional)
Sample press release (optional)

☐3. Reserve Hotel Rooms

Visit the Hotel page to book at the ASGA discounted rate. The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is just five minutes from the U.S. Capitol — the closest hotel, with the best ASGA rate. Book early as the block sells out!

☐4. Plan Air or Train Travel

ASGA recommends flying into Reagan National (DCA) — just 5 miles from the hotel with direct Metro access. Dulles (IAD) and BWI are also options. Amtrak stops at Union Station, 2 blocks from the hotel.

☐5. Plan Ground Transportation

From Reagan National: take the Yellow line Metro to Gallery Place/Chinatown, transfer to the Red line, exit at Union Station, walk 2 blocks. Under $5. See the full Travel page for all options including Uber/Lyft and parking.

☐6. Review Directions

Full directions to the conference at our Directions page.

☐7. Conference Attire

Thursday & Friday: Business attire
Saturday & Sunday: College/University shirts & jeans

☐8. Bring Business Cards, Constitutions & Swag

Bring SG business cards, brochures, and swag for the SG Exchange — share your materials with SG leaders from across the country. First-come, first-served table space. Bring your own tablecloth!

☐9. Check the Local Weather

October evenings in D.C. can be chilly, and meeting rooms are often cool. Check the local forecast and pack a layer.

☐10. Review the Conference Schedule

Review the conference schedule and plan which workshops to attend. Know when each day starts and ends.

☐11. Get Ready. Get Ideas. Bring Them Home.

Don’t just attend the conference. Come home with ideas that can make your SG better.

START HERE: NEW!

ASGA Conference Assessment & Action Plan (PDF)
This printable assessment helps all of you record what you learned and steal great ideas from other SGs. Then get everyone together, compare notes, and decide what you’re actually going to do.

Print a copy for everyone. Complete the personal assessment at the conference, then finish the action plan together with your team before heading home.

BEFORE YOU GO: A LITTLE HOMEWORK

Make the Most of Conventions
You’re spending a lot of cash & time to be here. No waste allowed.
Your Conference Homework
More work? Yes. But this time, it’ll make your conference unforgettable.
Members Behaving Badly
Boozing, trashed hotel rooms, and embarrassing your school. Don’t be THAT delegation.
10 Ways to Be a Good Conference Roommate
Snoring. Bathroom hogs. Questionable pajamas. How to survive your roommates and still like them when you get home.

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